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Fakespot shuts down today after 9 years of detecting fake product reviews
Fakespot has officially shut down. Learn why Mozilla killed the fake review detector and discover alternatives for checking Amazon reviews.
The premise was simple but powerful: use AI to spot patterns that human shoppers might miss, like suspiciously similar language or reviewer profiles that didn't quite add up. Mozilla couldn't find a sustainable business model for Fakespot despite its popularity, choosing to redirect resources to core Firefox features and AI-powered browser tools. While several options exist including ReviewMeta, The Review Index, and emerging tools like TrueStar, the market is still developing sustainable solutions that balance accuracy with affordability.
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